Bolton: Local elections candidate's car windows smashed

Gordon Campbell is currently standing as an Independent Choice candidate in the ward of Heaton, Lostock and Chew Moor.

He says his car, with campaign posters attached, was vandalised over last weekend, causing hundreds of pounds worth of damage, which he says has left him deeply concerned about the days ahead.

Mr Campbell said: “I’m seriously worried for my own personal safety and that of my fellow Independent Choice colleagues.”

“Along with the previous incidents, I’ve reported this latest incident to the police and I’m hoping they take it seriously.”

Mr Campbell's car was vandalised (Image: Gordon Campbell)

Mr Campbell has supplied photographs showing his car window, with Independent Choice posters prominently displayed, with its windows smashed.

As yet, no further evidence has yet emerged as to who was responsible for the damage done to Mr Campbell’s car.

The hotly contested elections will see all 60 Bolton Council seats up for grabs when voters go to the polls next month.

Mr Campbell says he will not be put off campaigning (Image: Gordon Campbell)

Mr Campbell says that he is worried incidents like the damage done to his car could put off independent candidates like him from putting themselves forward.

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He said: “That said, what these individuals need to understand is that my colleagues and I are not going to bow to this.

“I will continue with our campaign because our community deserves better than this.

“This is why we need change and more local representation from people who care deeply about our communities and are willing to stand up against this appalling behaviour.”

Voters will go to the polls on Thursday May 4.

Greater Manchester Police have been approached for comment.